1964 Austin A 90 vs. 1953 Humber Pullman
To start off, 1964 Austin A 90 is newer by 11 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1953 Humber Pullman. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1953 Humber Pullman would be higher. At 4,138 cc (6 cylinders), 1953 Humber Pullman is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1964 Austin A 90 (120 HP @ 4750 RPM) has 4 more horse power than 1953 Humber Pullman. (116 HP @ 3600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1964 Austin A 90 should accelerate faster than 1953 Humber Pullman. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1953 Humber Pullman weights approximately 568 kg more than 1964 Austin A 90.
Both vehicles are rear wheel drive (RWD) - it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, both vehicles do the job better than front wheel drive vehicles. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 1953 Humber Pullman (286 Nm @ 1400 RPM) has 65 more torque (in Nm) than 1964 Austin A 90. (221 Nm @ 2750 RPM). This means 1953 Humber Pullman will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1964 Austin A 90.
Compare all specifications:
| 1964 Austin A 90 | 1953 Humber Pullman | |
| Make | Austin | Humber |
| Model | A 90 | Pullman |
| Year Released | 1964 | 1953 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2912 cc | 4138 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 120 HP | 116 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4750 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Torque | 221 Nm | 286 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2750 RPM | 1400 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 83.4 mm | 88.9 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 88.9 mm | 111.1 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.3:1 | 7.1:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1572 kg | 2140 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4780 mm | 5290 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1910 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1540 mm | 1770 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2750 mm | 3330 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 34 L | 68 L |
